Keeping Kidney Patients Safe

The Renal Physicians Association and the Forum of End Stage Renal Disease Networks welcome you to Keeping Kidney Patients Safe. We are most concerned about our patients, and we make sure that they are educated about the treatment that is going through, and they have complete knowledge of what is the treatment that is receiving and how fast they can... recover. Before being operated for my kidney ulcers they explained the entire procedure in a way that I can understand, and this is never done before, and they were very kind to me this is a good as it can get. The liver is an organ situated under the rib cage on the right side of the abdomen. It plays an essential role in digesting food and getting rid of harmful toxic substances from the body. Liver disease can either inherit from genetic factors or caused by various other factors that damage the liver like excessive alcohol use or exposure to viruses. Obesity is also related to liver damage. Over the period, extensive damage to the liver results in scarring or cirrhosis which is a severe condition . It can lead to liver failure, a critical and life-threatening disease. Viruses or parasites can infiltrate the liver and cause inflammation which reduces the efficient functionality of the organ. The viruses that cause such liver damage can be spread through blood, semen, contaminated food or water or upon proximity to an infected person. Hepatitis viruses are the most common cause of liver infection. They include:- When the immune system attacks specific parts of the body, it is known as autoimmune. Examples of such autoimmune liver diseases consist of:- When an abnormal gene is inherited from one or both of the parents, it can lead to various substances to build up in the liver, resulting in extensive liver damage. Genetic liver diseases include:- Avoid risky behaviors such as indulging in illicit intravenous drugs involving needles, having unprotected sex and tattoos or piercings. Use medications wisely by taking prescription drugs and non-prescription drugs only ...Read More